refer (to)

verb

Definition of refer (to)next
1
as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt

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2
as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer (to)
  1. specify
  2. mention
  3. consult
  4. notice
  5. cite
  6. indicate
  7. note
  8. quote
Verb
  • The agency did not specify exactly where the sightings along the 70-mile river were.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The post did not specify how officers determined the animal should be euthanized or the method used.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of specify
Verb
  • The Red Sox seem willing to move outfielder/DH Masataka Yoshida, given his roster redundancy as a left-handed bat in an already lefty-heavy lineup, not to mention his salary.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • More news: Yankees, Dodgers, Mets Begin Pursuit of Roki Sasaki The Yankees have been mentioned as a viable candidate to sign the 23-year-old right-hander, even as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are widely viewed as the favorites.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Flow Space consulted with sleep experts and doctors to shed light on all of the sleep changes your body experiences in your 40s and during menopause.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The prosecutor’s office also consults with victims and their families when pleas are offered.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of consult
Verb
  • Even those in the jewelry industry have noticed this trend.
    Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Little opted to share what happened to her while noticing the popularity of the firepits while shopping for the holidays.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Over the past three years, 19 states have passed laws regarding exemptions from COVID vaccinations, including 10 that require private employers to exempt anyone citing religious reasons in declining the shot, according to the National Academy for State Health Policy.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Bonnie McDonald, who has headed the organization since 2012, cites the ongoing renovation of the Thompson Center as a recent win — one that was 20 years in the making since then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich first floated the idea of selling the state’s Chicago office building to the highest bidder.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of cite
Verb
  • Prior to the decision, Horner recently indicated to F1 reporters that the two candidates to replace Pérez would be Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda, his teammate at RB, which is known for auditioning drivers for the senior team.
    Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Merck chief executive officer Rob Davis has previously indicated an interest in gaining more assets that lead to second- and third-generation approaches to treating obesity, diabetes and related diseases.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Rodriguez also notes that his hacking technique could be used not just by a driver who wants to jailbreak their own plate, but also by someone targeting an unwitting owner of a plate too.
    Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Grant junior Mya Clark also noted Dunskis’ role as a leader for the Bulldogs.
    Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of note
Verb
  • The official death toll from Saturday’s cyclone hit rose to 22, with more than 1,400 people injured including 48 critically, according to the latest report from Mayotte Hospital quoted by Ambdilwahedou Soumaila, the mayor of the capital, Mamoudzou.
    Adrienne Surprenant and Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Nelson is also quoted as seeming enthusiastic about the Big League Chew-Ford Gum relationship.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of quote
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